Resident Manuscript Awards

May 15 - july 31

The Resident Manuscript Awards submission opens on May 15

There are four submission categories: Basic Science, Clinical Research, Case Report/Case Series, and Review Manuscript. A $500 cash prize will be awarded to the top submission in each category. We receive a strong number of manuscripts each year and encourage all interested authors to submit their work by July 31.

Eligibility

  • A resident in an ABVO approved residency training program or an individual who has completed his/her ABVO approved residency within 18 months of the application deadline

  • Applicant must be first author on the manuscript

  • Manuscript research must have been conducted as part of the applicant’s ABVO approved residency program

  • Manuscript must be published, in press, or accepted without further revisions

    • Manuscripts that are accepted but with minor or major revisions are not eligible for consideration.

    • If a publisher’s version is not yet available, the final peer-revised manuscript should be submitted (The NIH defines “final peer-revised manuscript” as follows: "The Investigator’s final manuscript of a peer-reviewed paper accepted for journal publication, including all modifications from the peer review process)."

Required Application Materials

  • Cover letter (addressed to the ACVO Executive Director)

    • The cover letter must also be signed by both the applicant and the Supervising Diplomate.

  • Full manuscript and citation, including DOI, where available

  • Award Categories

    • Basic Science

    • Clinical Research

    • Case Report/Case Series

    • Review Manuscript

  • Name of ABVO approved residency program and date that the applicant finished or will finish the program

  • Statement affirming that the manuscript research was conducted as part of the applicant’s ABVO approved residency program

  • Optional: A photo of yourself that could be used for the on-site announcement, HTML email to members, and a page on the website. This is not required, but preferred.

SUbmissions open on May 15

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Award Winners

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